These are the quantitative or qualitative requirements established by the regulatory authority—or set by an operator and approved by the authority—that define the conditions under which a waste form and its packaging may be accepted by a waste management facility operator.

It is essential to:

• Ensure both operational and long-term safety in handling, transport, storage, and disposal.
• Prevent technical or operational issues within disposal and storage facilities.
• Provide a consistent framework for communication between radioactive waste generators and successive facility operators.
• Enable standardisation of operational processes.
• Maintain effective waste tracking and traceability.
• Support waste producers in selecting appropriate waste packaging and processing technologies.

The Handel Company accepts a defined range of waste materials in accordance with regulatory and operational requirements. Waste is categorised as follows:

1. General Waste

General waste comprises non-hazardous materials typically generated from domestic, commercial, and light construction activities. Acceptable items include:

• Household goods and furniture.
• White goods (refrigerators and freezers must be degassed prior to disposal).
• Light commercial and office waste.
• Packaging materials, plastics, and cardboard.
• Timber, metals, and carpets.
• Mixed light demolition and renovation waste, including plasterboard, and limited quantities of tiles, bricks, and concrete.

2. Green Waste

Green waste includes biodegradable organic materials derived from garden and landscape maintenance activities. Acceptable items include:

• Lawn clippings, leaves, weeds, and flowers.
• Small branches and tree prunings (up to 200 mm in diameter).
• Shrubs and aged or dead plants.

3. Heavy Waste (Designated Bins Only)

Heavy waste consists of dense inert materials suitable for designated collection bins only. Acceptable materials include:

• Clean fill (uncontaminated soil or dirt).
• Bricks, concrete, tiles, and rocks.
• Rubble and masonry.

For safety, environmental protection, and regulatory compliance, The Handel Company strictly prohibits the disposal of certain materials in any waste container. The following categories outline items that are not accepted under any circumstances:

1. Hazardous Materials

The following hazardous or controlled substances are strictly prohibited:

• Asbestos (absolutely no asbestos is permitted).
• Chemicals, paints, oils, solvents, or thinners.
• Batteries of any type (including car, lithium, and household).
• Gas bottles, fire extinguishers, or any pressurised containers.
• Fluorescent tubes and light bulbs.
• Medical waste, sharps, or syringes.
• Any other material classified as toxic, flammable, explosive, or corrosive.

2. Liquids and Wet Waste

To prevent leakage, contamination, and handling risks, the following materials are not accepted:

• Liquids of any kind, including wet paint, wet plaster, or wet cement (materials must be fully dried before disposal).
• Large quantities of cooking oil or similar substances.

3. Putrescible Waste

The following organic materials are prohibited due to health, odour, and contamination risks:

• Food waste or decaying organic matter.
• Dead animals or faecal waste.

4. Tyres

All types of tyres are strictly prohibited from disposal in any bin.

5. Green Waste Restrictions

The following materials are not accepted in green waste bins:

• Bamboo, flax, and cabbage tree leaves.
• Large tree stumps or logs exceeding 200 mm in diameter.
• Large volumes of soil, except where a dedicated clean fill bin has been provided.

Placement of prohibited items in any bin may result in non-collection, additional handling or disposal charges, or the requirement to remove non-compliant materials before collection can proceed. If you are uncertain about the suitability of any item, please contact The Handel Company for clarification prior to disposal.